Washtenaw Health Initiative

WHI Opioid Project
2022-12-20 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-01-17 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-02-21 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-03-21 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-04-18 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-05-16 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-06-20 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-07-18 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Detroit) and 2 more dates | Virtual
A volunteer organization, the Washtenaw County Opioid Project brings concerned community members together with professionals from law enforcement, public health, community mental health, treatment programs, and hospitals to combat opioid misuse and overdose while meeting the needs of those living with chronic pain. Believing that every person has a part to play in ending the opioid epidemic in Washtenaw County, the project promotes opportunities for residents and professionals to get involved, make a difference, and combat this epidemic.
To learn more, email Matt Hill, staff representative, at hillmat@med.umich.edu.
Join Our Zoom Meetings
Meeting link: https://umich-health.zoom.us/j/8629664663

WHI Communications Committee
2023-01-10 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-02-14 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-14 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-09 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-13 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-08 16:00 - 17:00 and 2 more dates | Virtual
The WHI Communications Committee is a group of communications professionals who are committed to promoting the work of WHI work groups and member organizations, as well as promotion community-based projects designed to improve health and health equity in Washtenaw County.To learn more, email Kimberly Snodgrass, staff representative, at kimsnod@umich.edu
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Meeting link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/93866375428?from=addon

Washtenaw County Healthy Aging Collaborative Ad-Hoc Transportation Summit Committee
2023-01-13 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-02-10 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-04-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual
The Washtenaw County Healthy Aging Collaborative supports the community health needs of senior citizens and their caregivers in Washtenaw County.
To learn more, email Erin Horne, staff representative, at ekhorne@med.umich.edu.
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Meeting link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/99649402809Passcode: [REDACTED]

Healthy Aging Collaborative Transportation Summit
2023-03-16 08:30 - 12:00 | Join in person or VIA ZOOM, 4251 Plymouth Rd, Arbor Lakes 1, Ann Arbor, 48105
Join the Washtenaw County Healthy Aging Collaborative for a convening of stakeholders and community leaders to discuss closing gaps for access & availability in the senior transportation sector for Washtenaw County.

This summit will convene stakeholders with interests in aging and from the transportation sector to examine the challenges of accessibility, availability, and affordability of senior transportation services in Washtenaw County. The purpose of this meeting is to bring stakeholders together to champion solutions and create more equitable transportation options in Washtenaw County.

Summit speakers include Dale Berry, co-chair of the Washtenaw County Healthy Aging Collaborative, Matt Carpenter, chief executive officer of the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (AAATA), Sue Ann Savas, program evaluation consultant at the University of Michigan School of Social Work, Kate Schramm, director of programs and partnerships at Feonix Mobility Rising, and others. Facilitated discussions will follow each presentation.

RSVP

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Although this summit is designed for in-person engagement, limited virtual attendance is available upon request. There is opportunity to indicate how you will attend at ticket checkout. You will receive a zoom link after registering for virtual attendance.

A﻿bout the Healthy Aging Collaborative:

The Washtenaw Healthy Aging Collaborative (WHAC) is a cross-sector collaborative that will support systems-level changes to promote age-friendly practices. Under the umbrella of the Washtenaw Health Initiative, the WHAC’s primary focus is to improve the health, health equity, healthcare, and services for older and aging adults.

Learn more about the Health Aging Collaborative.

Questions?

Contact Erin Horne at ekhorne@med.umich.edu.

WHI Stakeholders Meeting
2023-04-18 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Meeting location, 4251 Plymouth Rd 4251, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105
The WHI’s quarterly stakeholder meetings offer an opportunity for community members to learn about, and weigh in on, important public health challenges and the strategies local organizations are using to address them. We’re looking forward to seeing you in person and will begin the meeting with networking and light snacks and refreshments at 3pm and our program will begin at 3:30.

Washtenaw County Healthy Aging Collaborative
2023-05-12 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-08-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual

Safe Aging Townhall
2023-06-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Ypsilanti Township Civic Center, 7200 S Huron River Dr., Ypsilanti, Michigan, 48197, United States
1:00pm | Opening Remarks byRepresentative Debbie Dingell1:10pm | Scams and InternetSafety by the AAA 1-B1:30pm | Personal and HomeSafety by the Washtenaw CountySheriff’s Department1:50pm | Community Listening2:20pm | Closing Comments bythe Commission on Aging2:30-3:00 | Resource Tables
